Rourea commutata
Family: Connaraceae
What it is like
A large shrub. The leaves are compound with leaflets along the stalk and one at the end. The leaves are 20-30 cm long. There are 5-9 leaflets. They are oval and 8-17 cm long. The flowers are small and white. They are in branched groups 5-10 cm long. The fruit is a follicle 2.5 cm long. It is curved and tapering.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anone-lou-chari, Hurng-mung, Mayan-kaung, Talidi